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Newspaper

Plainfield Courier

Location

Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1894

Page

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Last Assembly Before Easter Draws Big Crowd in Choir Ball

A late night Easter eve assembly attracted a large crowd despite rain. Guests, patrons like Mrs L Barmett and Mrs W T Rachman attended, with Elliott’s Orchestra providing music as dancers mingled in gowns and lively social chatter. The event ended post midnight, with plans for another assembly on Easter Monday.

L Barmett Sire Pay Pk W. T. Rachman J. Parker Mason H. M. Stockton See Brooke Sud Ali Wokan Steward Wertz Bamnor Sod Mrabuat Mines van Boskerek Thomas van Boskerck Loam Wi Voeeph Bamford Mina Kawer Mise Murray Jamee Murray Mist Aavlo Murphy Mra J. W. Handford Cllford McGee Augusta Shepard John Mann Mra. Irabell Harey Weat Heltari Edwin Mra James T. Venso Scott Mel Wortles James [Allock Julian Erickson Roger Erickson Mise Jean Erickwn Mie Kathrye Yates Pred Yates Augustus Marsh Tueo‘lure Miller Mr. Opdyke Harry Opdyke J. M. Whitue Mae Walloo Mise Musgrave Alfred Streail Mrs. W. Penta Edward Frelils Peter Matthews Mim Gertrale Walz Pred Waid O Even Mr W.J. Roome Mee I AL Hageman, Jr Mra McQaali Julia Moore J, S Stevens The Mines Stevens Percy Pent Wnd Mot Covert Flushing Tj Miss Wilder Morrigtown Mr. Stywolsln Mineen Holly Mins Pulua New York Proud Jones Mina Halloway Onliite Mandeville Maay Walton Newark Aml Harry Munger Mina Host Mir Menderson Misra Henderson Justic Briggs Marlon Rehardany Brooklyn

Rockfellow to Serve Free Soup Tomorrow

Grocer Rockfellow invites the public to sample Mackin’s soups tomorrow with free bowls offered to anyone curious about quality and flavor at the shop.

Rockfellow Mackin

Rebels Fire on American Merchant Vessel at Sea

Early morning yesterday insurgent warship Genoabara fired on the American merchant Good News as it neared the bay. The American cruiser Detroit responded swiftly driving off the attackers. follow up combat appeared unlikely.

Rio Jaximmno Genoabara Detroit

Entertainments at Friend's Meeting and Local Oddities

A fragment reports entertainments at the Friends Meeting for members and guests with an oral train schedule and remarks on Herr Feharwenks praised by the New York World for brilliance. It notes Van Emberg selling goods and a forecast of Scheptin resuming business as two banks contest a compromise offer. It mentions Central Lodge No an AWOL WW members enjoying social meetings, a temperature spread from 41 to 65, and rain hail melt. A bowling match is planned between Bacheloge and Benedicts of the Board of Trade.

Krona Herr Feharwenks Playiar New York Ordi Fide Lim Bacheloge and Benedicts Board of Trade

Oxamizations of Fovwo taps for APFROYED

The passage notes concern over youths forming clubs and meeting places at night, with merchants denying responsibility for misbehavior. It reports merchants fearing trouble if clerks or boys are connected to such groups, claiming they would expel workers found in the circles and allow free store access to mislead customers.

Deputy Gets Licked in Replevin Case at Client Court

Judge Vag Syexle presided as Juries were waived in a replevin dispute over furniture and a mortgage executed while Gen Negley was abroad. The case, involving Amos Miledt and James Negiey, ended in favor of the plaintiff upon his return from Europe. Attorneys Willa M Buliman, Craig A Mace, and Mofett appeared for the plaintiff. defense counsel was Jerney Cylawgten.

Vag Syexle James 4 Negiey Amos Miledt Replevin Drolfert Bal Gen. Negiey Europe Ils Fere Willa Buliman Craig A. Mace Mofett Jerney Cylawgten Dewiey Muffet

Fragmentary crime notice from Newark city streets

A damaged OCR fragment mentions Fourth Street and Usher Gooney and Vanderweg at a depot. It describes an awful education of drunkness and a person being fried. Penitence was suspended during a dubious penal incident. Shenkiewsik managers faced a complaint with cash involved.

Fourth Street Yeauy Usher Gooney Vanderweg Newark solieUpgpamangers

German Lutheran congregation gifts organ to Jersey City Heights church

The German Lutheran congregation on Grove Street gifted the Jersey City Heights church an organ last week after a service. Descriptions note powerful tones and imitation pipes, with solid construction and new stops.

Followers of Pocamontas Dance Night Recital

A readers’ notes heavy with OCR errors describe a Pocamontas dance event. It recounts a lively evening with patrons, a musical program, solos, and group dancing. Performers include Mrs. Fred Candeld, Charles Dressler, Westphal, Master Alberg Ford, and Wilhian A. Westphal.

Commel Joe Acciaccaturm Muse Fred Candeld Charles ‘Dressler Ate Westphal Alberg Sibridan Wilhiaw A. Westphal D. Anderson E. M. Odang George Richter Mra W. A. Weatpler

Wea toorth street health note and social events

An OCR fragment notes Mire Sarah of Wea toorth street in tckJ at her home with Som Ayres of Marsh Ayres Fy reporting improved health and better spirits. Mentions attendance of Andrew Cox and others at various local offices and a February 2 New York reference. Also lists several names tied to a talk on social reform and China with Mrs Chub and Mrs Smilte among speakers.

Mire Sarah Weatoorth Street Tckj Som Ayres Marsh Ayres & Fy San al Texas Eves el McDonougt Fred Suedsy Mr. Kili Mixa Elis Ieffulo Andrew Cox Femore New York Mra. Paal Chub Ethical Culture Movement Mine Evans Tung China Mra Smilte Dan Stanton Coltepee Immuel A. Bilot Ulot Harweed Cleareh John W. Ch The Leagar

Birthday Party Honoring Mise Kiely Pletgwt at Al Minale Society

Guests gathered at the Al Minale Society to honor Mise Kiely with a nine oclock arrival and a private dining room reception. The evening featured elegant floral decor, wine to toast the guest of honor, and a program of games dancing and social entertainment. Among attendees were Mr and Mrs Detke, Mrs Moore, Minnie Kiely and others. art selections included noted pieces by Spangenpard and others with a focus on landscape and childhood studies. Part 3 promised for Saturday with Hart 3 impressions noted as surpassing previous entries.

al Minale Riety Henry Windham Weir Aed Detke Moore Mus Minnie Kiely Mies Kredy Mise Kaile Hutteriing Mine Etta Bisiz Jose Gerold 1 Windham Harry McComas J Willett Larry Broten F. Hui T. Uooban Willem Kiely C. Brady BH. L. Speojeer J.C. Martin E. . Sowthard

Pole sale dispute ends in court action for damages

The case involves Dowover Gaskin and George A Hod of Wi suing over a tortious use ban and pole attachments in Westield. Proceedings describe attempted attachment by Mr Hoffman on sale commissions, with Moffett assisting and a forced money exchange at Plainfield as poles were due for delivery.

Dowover Gaskin Brapeh George A. Hod Wescield Westield Gastla Bert Southern Jersey Hoffman Jaakin Plainfield Hasyov 1 Moffett Apecuogie Abe De'lverea Ae Clapaed Gaskinle Forte Lange Holfiaen

Little girl scarred in accident at bank place

The five year old daughter of John H Tier Jr suffered burns when something spilled and a skillet or oil flame involved. Neighbors recall the incident occurred near supper time around six o'clock and she endured bravely with adults protecting her.

John H. Tier Bank Place Cere

Four Women at the Exposition Discuss Proportional Representation

Miss Catherine Spencer of Australia lectures at the Exposition in Chicago on political reform. She advocates proportional representation and a revamped voting system, pairing with Jenn Lebback in England to support welfare and orphan care. Their joint effort centers on political reform and humane child upbringing through private initiative.

Catherine Spebcer Australia Chicago England Jenn Lebback Mrancu Power Gobbe Spencer On Br Peautien Philadelphia Boston

Four Additional Local News See Second and Fourth Pages

Fragmentary OCR reflects local items with references to Birr Objections and various phrases. The readable portions display garbled characters and disjointed lines, lacking coherent events, names, or dates to form a clear factual item.

Fragmentary note on suppressions and commotion abroad

A partial, garbled report references suppression topics, names like Doty and Pon mission, and mentions a Lied Post and Rendon with unclear roles. The legible parts hint at a response to a suppression matter involving West Pon and a comrade, but essential details and outcomes are missing.

Doty West Pon Kearny Doty Lea Rendon Hb

A Million Friends Trial Offer for Dr King’s New Discovery

A promotional notice touts Dr King’s New Discovery for cough and consumption claiming it cures throat and chest complaints. It promises a trial bottle free at LW Randolph’s Pharmacy 21 West Front St with a large size bottle priced at one dollar.

West Front St

Questions on Postmaster Appointment Stir in Plainfield

Community letter questions the selection process for the Plainfield postmaster and the influence of Elizabeth residents and county backing. The writer cites a June 19 1893 meeting and notes ongoing party dynamics and rumored support for candidate Mr Stover amid city and county politics.

Pislofielder Elizabet Eraki Leinfielder Stow Jum

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